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Kim Patterson
Oct 22, 2024
2nd Drug-Free Zone is in effect starting today (10/23) on Georgia Ave between Tuckerman & Rittenhouse and nearby streets and an illegal cannabis store on Georgia was recently shut down by MPD!
In March 2024, the DC Council passed the Secure DC omnibus bill.
Kim Patterson
Aug 22, 2024
WARNING: please be aware of a suspicious man who lingers at the Fort Stevens Rec playground.
Hi Brightwood: Neighbors have made me aware of a suspicious man who hangs around the Fort Stevens Recreation Center playground. He...
Kim Patterson
Aug 21, 2024
Georgia Ave & Sheridan, Rittenhouse, and Tuckerman have been declared Drug Free Zones! Aug 21-Aug 26. Thank you, MPD and Commander Lavenhouse!
Hi Brightwood: In March 2024, the DC Council passed the Secure DC omnibus bill. Part of the bill includes Drug-Free Zones, proposed by...
Kim Patterson
Jul 3, 2024
Happy 4th of July!
Hi Brightwood and Happy July 4th: On this celebratory day I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday. As we all know, Brightwood is...
Kim Patterson
Jun 20, 2024
Two violent crimes took place in Brightwood last night - no serious injuries.
Hi Brightwood: Unfortunately, last night (June 20), two violent crimes took place in Brightwood. The first crime occurred at 8 pm on the...
Kim Patterson
May 5, 2024
Community Calls, Meetings, Metropolitan Police Department Walk, and Brightwood Cleanup
Below is a list of upcoming community meetings and activities.
Kim Patterson
Apr 25, 2024
MPD 4D will host its monthly Bon(d) Fire with Chief Heraud on Friday, April 26 at 3 pm at 4D on Georgia Ave
This event is open to the community and provides an opportunity to discuss crime in Brightwood.
Kim Patterson
Jan 8, 2024
MPD Crime Camera placed at 14th & Rittenhouse, DC Crime Lab regains partial accreditation, and Crime Awareness & Preparedness Training in Petworth.
Hi Brightwood: I am sharing a few crime-related updates that will hopefully help reduce crime in Brightwood and DC. I realize there is...
Media
Jan 6, 2024
‘Don’t feel safe’: Brightwood planning community meeting after deadly shooting
A longtime D.C. resident recently told Kim Patterson, a newly-elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and vice president of the...
Kim Patterson
Dec 8, 2023
Mayor Bowser and MPD Announce New Real-Time Crime Center
Yesterday, Mayor Bowser and Police Chief Smith announced a Real-Time Crime Center will open in 2024 that will focus on efforts that reduce c
Kim Patterson
Oct 6, 2023
Today's Public Safety Walk in Brightwood with 4D MPD
Hi Brightwood: The Public Safety Walk that took place today in Brightwood on GA Ave between Tuckerman and Aspen Streets was attended and...
Kim Patterson
Sep 12, 2023
(9-13-23) MPD Brightwood Community Walk with Commander Lavenhouse and Office Hamrick
Hi Brightwood: I want to thank Commander Lavenhouse, Fourth District Commander | mpdc (and her assistant, Melissa), Officer Hamrick,...
Kim Patterson
Aug 19, 2023
Brightwood's most dangerous intersection - Piney Branch Road & Sheridan Street...
Examining Brightwood's most dangerous intersection with Councilmember Lewis George.
Kim Patterson
Mar 10, 2023
Gang Graffiti Removed!
Hi Brightwood: About 2 weeks ago a long-term Brightwood neighbor noticed a huge amount of gang graffiti on 2 brick walls of a parking lot...
Kim Patterson
Mar 8, 2023
Theft on the 1300 Block of Sheridan Street on March 7 around 10 pm
Hi Neighbors: A Theft/Crime of Opportunity was on the 1300 block of Sheridan Street on Tuesday, March 7, around 10 pm. A woman or two...
Kim Patterson
Feb 24, 2023
Job NOT Guns! Ward 4 Youth Career Building Workshop - Feb 27, 10am-2 pm
Hi Brightwood Neighbors: In response to the recent gun violence in Brightwood and Ward 4, CM Lewis George and the DC Gun Violence...
Kim Patterson
Jan 31, 2023
Great News! Police Bike Patrol Return to Brightwood
Hello Neighbors: After many requests to MPD, the Mayor, CM Lewis George, and the press, MPD recently contacted me to share great news -...
Kim Patterson
Jan 26, 2023
MPD to Increase Police Presence Tomorrow in Preparation for Possible Protest
MPD contacted me today with information to share with the Brightwood community about an increased police presence tomorrow (1/27)...
Kim Patterson
Jan 25, 2023
Recent Car Wheel Thefts in Brightwood - Toyotas and Hondas Are Being Targeted
Hi Neighbors: In the past week, there have been at least 2 car wheel thefts in Brightwood both involving Toyota Camrys. The most recent...
Media
Jan 12, 2023
Suspects Wanted in Shooting That Hurt 2 Young Children Getting Off Bus in DC
Source: NBC4 Washington
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